2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - AG

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 AG 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 AG 75 16 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 44
2011 AG-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 65 7 23 5 0 0 0 71 5 10

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 AG 86 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 AG 75 23 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 44
2011 AG-04 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 AG 71 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 AG 70 20 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 44
2011 AG-04 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 71 21 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2014 AG 38 38 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 21
2011 AG 43 39 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 44
2011 AG-04 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 66 21 0 8 5 0 0 87 13 10
2014 AG 33 43 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2011 AG 48 34 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 44
2011 AG-04 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 40 5 47 0 8 0 0 45 8 10
2014 AG 29 38 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 21
2011 AG 56 23 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 43
2011 AG-04 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 69 16 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2014 AG 57 19 10 5 10 0 0 76 14 21
2011 AG 57 34 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 44
2011 AG-04 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 10
2014 AG 62 24 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2011 AG 55 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 44
2011 AG-04 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2014 AG 71 14 5 0 10 0 0 86 10 21

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 64 16 16 0 0 5 0 84 0 10
2014 AG 48 24 19 5 0 5 0 75 5 21
2011 AG 43 23 11 14 2 2 5 71 17 44
2011 AG-04 42 25 17 8 0 0 8 73 9 12

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 51 23 16 0 5 5 0 78 5 10
2014 AG 52 29 10 0 10 0 0 81 10 21
2011 AG 41 30 5 7 14 2 2 74 21 44
2011 AG-04 42 25 0 8 25 0 0 67 33 12

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 35 39 16 5 0 5 0 78 5 10
2014 AG 33 57 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2011 AG 23 41 9 11 11 5 0 67 24 44
2011 AG-04 17 42 8 8 25 0 0 58 33 12

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 44 23 27 5 0 0 0 68 5 10
2014 AG 30 50 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 20
2011 AG 27 36 11 20 5 0 0 64 25 44
2011 AG-04 17 42 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 12
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 46 8 16 10 0 5 16 67 13 10
2014 AG 33 43 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2011 AG 43 41 7 2 5 2 0 86 7 44
2011 AG-04 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 57 16 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 36 5 23 23 0 12 0 47 27 10
2014 AG 29 33 19 0 10 10 0 68 11 21

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 48 16 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 10
2014 AG 48 29 14 0 10 0 0 76 10 21
2011 AG 55 34 2 9 0 0 0 89 9 44
2011 AG-04 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2014 AG 48 48 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 AG 48 36 2 11 2 0 0 84 14 44
2011 AG-04 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 AG 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2011 AG 75 20 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 44
2011 AG-04 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 57 27 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2014 AG 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2011 AG 75 23 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 44
2011 AG-04 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2014 AG 45 30 5 15 0 5 0 79 16 20
2011 AG 39 25 16 16 0 5 0 67 17 44
2011 AG-04 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 21 31 8 5 29 7 0 56 36 10
2014 AG 19 38 5 10 14 10 5 67 28 21
2011 AG 34 23 14 7 9 5 9 66 18 44
2011 AG-04 42 33 0 8 0 8 8 90 10 12

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 57 22 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2014 AG 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 AG 52 36 2 5 0 2 2 93 5 44
2011 AG-04 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 49 30 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2014 AG 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 73 7 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2014 AG 57 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 AG 41 45 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 44
2011 AG-04 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 29 35 16 5 0 16 0 75 6 10

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 64 16 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2014 AG 48 38 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2011 AG 64 30 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 44
2011 AG-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 43 26 16 16 0 0 0 69 16 10
2014 AG 38 48 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2011 AG 36 43 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 44
2011 AG-04 8 67 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 21 27 52 10
2014 AG 50 50 0 20
2011 AG 16 55 30 44
2011 AG-04 8 58 33 12

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2014 AG 10 0 10 10 9999 70 10
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 44 22 21 0 13 0 0 66 13 10
2014 AG 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2011 AG 52 39 0 5 2 2 0 93 7 44
2011 AG-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 66 5 16 5 8 0 0 71 13 10
2014 AG 30 45 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2011 AG 36 45 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 44
2011 AG-04 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 0 5 46 36 8 5 0 47 5 10
2014 AG 10 14 33 33 5 0 5 40 25 21
2011 AG 5 2 41 25 20 2 5 49 7 44
2011 AG-04 0 0 58 25 17 0 0 42 0 12

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 8 21 29 7 36 0 0 43 29 10
2014 AG 10 19 29 10 24 5 5 37 32 21
2011 AG 9 20 20 20 18 2 9 44 33 44
2011 AG-04 8 17 33 33 8 0 0 42 25 12

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 16 32 0 0 52 0 0 52 48 10
2014 AG 15 30 25 10 5 10 5 18 53 20
2011 AG 14 14 41 9 16 2 5 27 29 44
2011 AG-04 0 33 42 8 17 0 0 25 33 12

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 5 21 22 16 36 0 0 52 26 10
2014 AG 5 5 30 15 25 0 20 50 13 20
2011 AG 2 2 18 36 30 2 9 74 5 44
2011 AG-04 0 0 33 42 25 0 0 67 0 12

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 5 5 16 8 66 0 0 74 10 10
2014 AG 5 15 45 20 5 0 10 28 22 20
2011 AG 5 9 25 39 18 0 5 60 14 44
2011 AG-04 8 0 25 58 8 0 0 67 8 12

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 0 5 5 21 55 14 0 88 6 10
2014 AG 5 10 33 10 24 0 19 41 18 21
2011 AG 2 9 14 23 32 5 16 69 14 44
2011 AG-04 0 17 0 50 25 0 8 82 18 12

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 13 21 30 0 36 0 0 36 34 10
2014 AG 0 14 38 14 14 5 14 35 18 21

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 49 20 16 0 0 0 16 82 0 10
2014 AG 62 19 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 56 21 16 0 8 0 0 77 8 10
2014 AG 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 60 25 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2014 AG 48 33 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 60 32 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2014 AG 43 48 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2011 AG 41 43 9 0 5 2 0 86 5 44
2011 AG-04 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 71 21 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2014 AG 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2011 AG 52 41 0 5 2 0 0 93 7 44
2011 AG-04 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 49 0 16 0 8 5 22 68 11 10
2014 AG 38 33 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 21

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 59 36 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 10
2014 AG 38 29 10 10 0 10 5 78 11 21
2011 AG 36 41 11 2 2 2 5 83 5 44
2011 AG-04 42 25 25 0 0 8 0 73 0 12

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2014 AG 33 29 14 5 14 5 0 65 20 21
2011 AG 34 30 9 11 5 5 7 72 18 44
2011 AG-04 42 33 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 AG 26 31 8 0 0 29 7 88 0 10
2014 AG 45 25 0 0 5 20 5 93 7 20

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 AG 48 8 31 5 0 8 0 61 6 10
2014 AG 40 35 15 0 5 5 0 79 5 20
2011 AG 34 41 5 7 0 11 2 87 8 44
2011 AG-04 33 42 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 12

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 AG 34 39 0 0 0 21 7 100 0 10
2014 AG 38 24 0 0 5 24 10 93 7 21

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 AG 56 39 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 10
2014 AG 52 29 5 0 0 5 10 94 0 21
2011 AG 50 27 9 2 0 11 0 87 3 44
2011 AG-04 42 42 0 0 0 17 0 100 0 12
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 AG 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 10

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

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2017 AG 36 52 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 10

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 AG 43 13 44 0 0 0 0 56 0 10

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 36 29 7 16 8 5 0 68 25 10

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 44 22 13 5 16 0 0 66 21 10

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

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2017 AG 52 16 12 16 5 0 0 68 21 10

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 AG 39 29 16 5 5 7 0 72 11 10

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 52 16 0 21 5 0 7 72 28 10

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 44 21 20 16 0 0 0 65 16 10

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 AG 52 7 5 31 5 0 0 59 36 10

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 52 0 21 27 0 0 0 52 27 10

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 44 13 43 0 0 0 0 57 0 10

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 54 30 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 56 29 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 10

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 AG 47 8 0 23 16 0 7 58 42 10

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 AG 49 5 8 31 0 0 7 58 33 10

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 AG 73 0 0 16 0 0 12 82 18 10

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 70 8 0 0 16 0 7 83 17 10

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 AG 48 0 0 39 13 0 0 48 52 10

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

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Total responses
2017 AG 41 22 16 21 0 0 0 64 21 10

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Total responses
2017 AG 26 38 8 13 16 0 0 64 29 10

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 AG 8 23 32 5 31 0 0 36 31 10
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 AG 39 21 0 0 29 5 7 44 56 10
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